Michigan Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Gerber Foundation offers competitive merit-based scholarships for students graduating from select high schools in Newaygo, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan.Who May Apply.High school seniors who meet the GPA requirement and are graduating from the following high schools in Newaygo County: Fremont, Grant, Hesperia, Newaygo, White Cloud, and home school students who live in Newaygo County.GPA requirement: GPA of 3.0+Students must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary program in the US leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree, or a vocational or technical training program leading to a certificate.NOT eligible: Students planning to attend one of the...

MCWT provides scholarships to women who have the interest, aptitude, and potential for a successful career in computer science. A strong network of partner companies and individuals who support a diverse technology industry in Michigan makes this program possible.Our scholarship program encourages talented female students (high school seniors and current college/university students) to continue their higher education and ultimately help Michigan become the No. 1 state for girls and women in technology.We award scholarships and grants to women pursuing technology careers.Annual awards range from $2,000 to $5,000, with the possibility of renewal, and are given to high school seniors and...

Our general application window opens on December 16, 2024 and will remain open until March 1, 2025. Thank you for your interest! Please see below for other scholarship opportunities at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.Scholarship CriteriaGraduating high school senior or college undergraduate; major in science, math, or engineering; full-time enrollment at a college/university; high school seniors: minimum 3.5 GPA; current college undergraduates: minimum 3.0 GPA.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsUndergraduate StudentsAward Amount Range$2,000-$3,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedYesRenewable3 additional yearsResidence EligibilityKalamazoo County residentHigh School EligibilityKalamazoo County High SchoolScholarship InformationThe Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship was established in 1958 to aid promising Kalamazoo area...

Southcentral Michigan High School Hockey League defensemen; graduating high school senior; good sportsmanship; attend a two-year or four-year college/university.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsPart-time StudentAward Amount Range$2,000-$3,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoMust play hockey on a team in the South Central High School Hockey LeagueScholarship InformationThis scholarship was established by John and Cathryn VanderSalm in memory of their son Matthew, a 1988 graduate of Gull Lake High School.The award is intended to recognize an outstanding senior defenseman in the South Central High School Hockey League who displays the highest degree of sportsmanship, skill, and team play during his high school career.

Supporting residents of Gratiot County graduating from high school or enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institutionKatherine Mullinax (1908-1996) was the owner and operator of the Betty Barry Shop in St. Louis and passed the business to her daughter, Betty Miller. Betty was a reputable businesswoman in her own right, as well as being a very charitably-minded person. Upon her death in 2004, Betty established this scholarship in memory of her mother, Katherine (pictured at the right).Betty’s goals for this scholarship were to define broad criteria so as to make it available to most any student in Gratiot County who...

Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate; two years as a caddie at the Kalamazoo County Club or member club. Preference given to students with financial need.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsUndergraduate StudentsAward Amount Range$1,000-$2,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoRenewable3 additional yearsResidence EligibilityKalamazoo County residentHigh School EligibilityKalamazoo County High SchoolScholarship InformationThe Glen C. Smith Jr./KCC Caddie Scholarship was established at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in 1985 by the Kalamazoo Country Club Caddie Committee in honor of Glen Smith, Jr.The purpose of the scholarship is to provide scholarship assistance to young people in qualified caddie programs at member clubs of the Golf...

The Midland Area Community Foundation sponsors over 250 scholarships to help deserving students (like you!) defray the cost of pursuing postsecondary education. Materials must be received by the established due date in order to qualify. Good luck!Note: Scholarship applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted between November 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.BEGIN YOUR APPLICATIONApplications will be accepted starting November 1, 2024, with a deadline of January 31, 2025.The following materials must be received by the scholarship deadline:Transcripts (official or unofficial)Electronic GoApply applicationDocumentation of Student Aid Index (SAI) (if applying for need-based scholarships)You will NOT be able to...

Robert W. MacDonald was enmeshed in ink from an early age.  Journalism became a part of him as a young boy and later became his life-long career.  He was the owner and publisher of the Gratiot County Herald for many years until his death.  Because of his love for the written word, this Scholarship was established in Robert's memory.The MacDonald Family set high goals for the recipient of this award because these qualities would best describe Robert MacDonald himself.  The recipient must exhibit all around citizenship qualities within the school and community.  Consideration is also given to students known to...

Supporting those residing or employed in Gratiot County in the pursuit of an education in the field of nursing.Dick Prestage was a dedicated husband and father, as well as a successful businessman.  A certified public accountant, Dick was co-founder of the accounting firm Roslund Prestage & Co. in Alma.  He served on numerous boards throughout his lifetime and was the owner and administrator of Schnepp’s Healthcare Center in St. Louis until his death in 2003.To honor his dedication to quality nursing care, his family created this scholarship to support continuing education for those in the field of nursing.  It is...

This scholarship supports Gratiot County students in pursuit of arts educationSue Dilts approached her mission as an art teacher at Ithaca High School with enthusiasm, creativity and encouragement of her students. Her love of art and teaching led her to provide her students with experience in a variety of mediums in a creative environment. Through her special gift of being an encourager, many of her students pursued careers using their artistic talents.Sue's enthusiasm was infectious. Very talented in her mastery of calligraphy, pottery, fiber art, painting and photography, she also experimented in other art forms. "Sue was instrumental turning the...

The Gratiot County Community Foundation, incorporated in 1992, is a vehicle for receiving charitable gifts that will remain forever in Gratiot County.As a non-profit corporation, we are classified as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code, making donors eligible for federal tax deductions.Gifts to the Foundation may be in cash, real estate, securities, life insurance policies, and/or personal property and may be made during one's lifetime or through will and trusts.Number of Awards and ValueOne, for as much as $600RequirementsMust be a graduating senior of an Ithaca High School pursuing a post-secondary education at a college or university, or...

Scholarship CriteriaGraduating high school senior; full-time enrollment at a college/university; dedication to competitive swimming or diving during high school; minimum 3.0 GPA.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsAward Amount Range$500-$1,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoResidence EligibilityKalamazoo County residentHigh School EligibilityKalamazoo County High SchoolScholarship InformationRemembered for his competitive, yet caring nature when working with the young people he coached, Bob Block's memory continues to live on. Raised in Kalamazoo as part of an athletic family--his father was a professional boxing standout--Block chose the water and became an award winning diver at Loy Norrix.He went on to win an NCAA Division III championship at...